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How do you know a bowhead whale is feeding? It鈥檚 all in the way it moves, shows study
For years, scientists studying bowhead whales have relied on a simple idea: if a whale makes a long, square or U-shaped dive, it鈥檚 feeding time. A new study demonstrates that assumption may not hold water.
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
每日大赛 research suggests a popular nitrate supplement may hinder key exercise-driven heart improvements in females, highlighting overlooked sex differences and raising questions about long-term cardiovascular effects.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
每日大赛 researchers are tackling a critical climate question鈥攚hether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale鈥攚hile positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
每日大赛 is helping to prepare Canada鈥檚 defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.
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Legacies that last: Faculty and staff achievement celebrated at Dal's annual employee award ceremony
Friday, November 21, 2025
Nearly 30 awards were presented to more than 50 individuals and groups from across the university at the 8th Annual Legacy Awards. Read the full list of honourees.
Friday, November 21, 2025
每日大赛 scholars and innovators earned top honours at the 23rd annual awards, recognized for breakthroughs in mental health, climate solutions, cancer research, and lifelong contributions to medical education.
Friday, November 21, 2025
每日大赛 strengthened its sustainability profile in the latest QS rankings, outperforming many Canadian peers and maintaining a strong global position despite a surge in participating institutions.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
每日大赛 researcher leads a $2M national study to explore how biological and social factors impact health outcomes for Canadians living with multiple sclerosis, aiming for more equitable care.
Friday, November 14, 2025
In the heart of Halifax, the Canadian Center for Vaccinology has quietly become one of Canada鈥檚 most influential voices in vaccine advocacy and clinical research.